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Hydroponic Technology Overview

Hydroponic technology involves growing plants without soil by instead supplying them with nutrient solutions in a water solvent. There are several types of hydroponic growing systems like aeroponics, drip systems, ebb and flow, nutrient film technique, and wick systems. The pros of hydroponics include producing high quality food, conserving water and energy, being pesticide-free, offering more control, and reducing labor time. However, the cons are that hydroponics may not be applicable for all situations, can spread waterborne diseases, is affected by power outages, has high initial costs, and requires maintenance.

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Hydroponic Technology Overview

Hydroponic technology involves growing plants without soil by instead supplying them with nutrient solutions in a water solvent. There are several types of hydroponic growing systems like aeroponics, drip systems, ebb and flow, nutrient film technique, and wick systems. The pros of hydroponics include producing high quality food, conserving water and energy, being pesticide-free, offering more control, and reducing labor time. However, the cons are that hydroponics may not be applicable for all situations, can spread waterborne diseases, is affected by power outages, has high initial costs, and requires maintenance.

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  • Introduction to Hydroponics
  • Types of Hydroponic Systems
  • Pros and Cons of Hydroponics
  • References
  • Additional Resources
  • Conclusion and Acknowledgments

HYDROPONIC

TECHNOLOGY
DIEZ, NATHANIEL QUINN V.
MALABANAN, DONATO VICTOR L.
TAMARAY, KRISTINE E.

BS BIOLOGY 2-1
Hydroponic
Technology
“Hydro” (Greek: Water) + “Ponos” (Greek: Labor)
William Frederick
Gericke
Typ e s o f H yd r o p o n i c G r o w i n g
S ys t e m s
Aeroponics System
Drip System
EBB and Flow System
Nutrient Film Technique
Water Culture
Wick System
Pros of Hydroponic Technology

Food is of high quality


Conserves Water and
Energy
Pesticide-free
More Control
Reduces labor time
Cons of Hydroponic Technology

× Applicability
× Waterborne diseases
× Affected by power outages
× Initial cost is expensive
× Needs maintenance
REFERENCE
S
AZO Cleantech. (2014). Retrieved July 23, 2019, from An Introduction
to Hydroponic Technology:
[Link]

Dyer, M. H., & Spengler, T. (2018). Gardening Know How Blog.


Retrieved July 23, 2019, from What Are The Pros And Cons Of
Hydroponics: [Link]
cons/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-hydroponics/

EPIC GARDENING. (2018). Retrieved July 23, 2019, from History of


Hydroponics: When Was Hydroponics Invented?:
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Youtube Links
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Thank you!

HYDROPONIC TECHNOLOGY DIEZ, NATHANIEL QUINN V. MALABANAN, DONATO VICTOR L. TAMARAY, KRISTINE E. DIEZ, NATHANIEL QUINN V.
Hydroponic Technology “Hydro” (Greek: Water) + “Ponos” (Greek: Labor)
William Frederick Gericke
Types of Hydroponic Growing Systems
Aeroponics System
Drip System
EBB and Flow System
Nutrient Film Technique
Water Culture

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